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Adam Copeland Competes in First Non-WWE Match Since 2001 at Maple Leaf Gardens
Confirmed
In Short: Adam Copeland, known as Edge in WWE, made his first non-WWE and non-AEW match appearance since 2001 at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, on Saturday night.
The event, MLP Northern Rising, featured Copeland in the main event against Steve Maclin, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Speaking at the post-show press conference, Copeland expressed his long-held desire to compete at Maple Leaf Gardens, a venue that holds a special place in his wrestling history.
Copeland reflected on the importance of iconic venues like Maple Leaf Gardens, Wembley Stadium, and Arena Mexico, stating, 'For nights like Maple Leaf Gardens, Wembley Stadium, Arena Mexico.' He noted that he had recently performed in all three venues within the last month.
In an interview with Fightful’s Joel Pearl, Copeland emphasized the significance of Maple Leaf Gardens, explaining, 'If you find yourself in a position or if you’ve chosen this career, chances are part of the reason you fell in love with it is where it happened. And for me, the first wrestling show I saw live was at Maple Leaf Gardens.'
Copeland’s journey from a young wrestling fan to an international superstar in WWE to now performing in historic venues underscores the emotional connection wrestlers have with the places where they first experienced the sport.
What this adds
Copeland's return to Maple Leaf Gardens after six years of his comeback highlights the venue's enduring importance to him.
What's confirmed
- Copeland had long expressed his interest in competing at Maple Leaf Gardens, the venue where he saw his first wrestling event.
- For nights like Maple Leaf Gardens, Wembley Stadium, Arena Mexico.
What's still developing
- Yet here we are six years into coming back and somehow getting to Maple Leaf Gardens.
- Adam Copeland became an international superstar in WWE as Edge, competing in many famous arenas and headlining Pay-Per-Views, back when the company still called them that.
- “[If] I come back with WWE, well, I’m not going to get Arena Mexico,” he said.